ELAC Co-Director Janina Dill has warned that Israel’s military operations in southern Lebanon risk mirroring patterns seen in Gaza, according to a new interview with Der Spiegel.
Dill argues that the scale of civilian harm raises serious questions about how international humanitarian law is being interpreted and applied in current conflicts. The interview comes amid growing international scrutiny of Israel’s conduct in both Gaza and along the Lebanon border, where clashes with Hezbollah have intensified in recent months. Dill’s comments focus on the broader legal and ethical implications of modern warfare, particularly the principle of civilian protection during military operations. She cautioned against reducing debates about compliance with international law to narrow assessments of military necessity alone.
Her analysis adds to a wider discussion among legal scholars, governments and humanitarian organisations over proportionality, civilian casualties and accountability in armed conflict.
